Spinach Saute with Feta and Pine Nuts

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 t olive oil1/2 C finely chopped red onion1/4 t salt1 t finely chopped garlic2 lbs finely chopped spinach (about 4 cups)1 T crumbled reduced fat feta cheese1 t lemon juice1 T lemon zest (grated lemon peel) Shave of fresh nutmeg (1/8 1/4 t dried)5 chopped fresh basil leaves (1/4 t dried) Pinch of cinnamon1 T toasted pine nuts
Directions
Saute onion in oil until golden. Add garlic and saute 30 seconds until aromatic. Put in spinach and salt; cook just until wilted and tender. Mix in feta cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, nutmeg, basil and cinnamon; stir thoroughly. Top with toasted nuts. Serve immediately.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MARYMASUEN.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 46.6
  • Total Fat: 3.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 2.5 mg
  • Sodium: 121.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 1.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
  • Protein: 2.7 g

Member Reviews
  • NTAYLOR578
    Delish! A little lemony, might skip the lemon juice next time... - 3/23/11
  • HDRURY
    I made this with turnip greens, since that is what I had on hand, it was GREAT!! A definite keeper, I can't wait to try it with spinach, too. - 5/23/08